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New Orleans Guide to High School and Beyond 2018

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LOUISIANA VIRTUAL CHARTER ACADEMY<br />

Public Charter | Grades: K - 12th<br />

www.lavca.k12.com<br />

MISSION STATEMENT: To prepare each student for a successful future through a virtual education enhanced<br />

by a rigorous curriculum <strong>and</strong> a supportive learning environment.<br />

4962 Florida Blvd.<br />

Ba<strong>to</strong>n Rouge, LA 70806<br />

(877) 490-3596<br />

<strong>School</strong> Leader: Danielle Scott-Johnson<br />

Student Gender: COED<br />

Average Class Size: N/A<br />

Hours of Operation: 8:00 AM <strong>to</strong> 4:00 PM<br />

Curricular Focus: Virtual Learning<br />

Religious Focus: N/A<br />

Special Education Model: Inclusion<br />

Guidance Counselor(s): 2<br />

2017-<strong>2018</strong> Enrollment: 1920<br />

PROGRAM OFFERINGS<br />

Advanced Placement (AP) Courses: Courses are college-level <strong>and</strong> follow a college board specified curriculum.<br />

Dual/Concurrent College Enrollment: Multiple colleges <strong>and</strong> universities, state-wide.<br />

NOCCA Participation: Yes. Transportation not provided.<br />

Arts in Education: Music, Fine Arts, Digital Arts <strong>and</strong> Media<br />

Career <strong>and</strong> Technical Education: Web Design, Hospitality, Culinary <strong>and</strong> Tourism, Business Management.<br />

Transportation Services: No.<br />

Uniforms Required: No.<br />

Other <strong>School</strong> Programs/Features: National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society.<br />

Extracurricular/After-<strong>School</strong> Activities: Social outings; local, national <strong>and</strong> international clubs available for<br />

participation in interests ranging from Academic, <strong>to</strong> theater, <strong>to</strong> hobbies; National <strong>and</strong> International educational<br />

travel opportunities.<br />

Team Sports: N/A<br />

Other Campus Features: Blended opportunities available.<br />

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS<br />

Louisiana TOPS University or Tech Jump Start Diploma<br />

Tracks.<br />

ADMISSION INFORMATION<br />

Requirements: Louisiana resident <strong>and</strong> public school age.<br />

Tuition: No tuition for Louisiana residents; students <strong>and</strong><br />

families are responsible for providing some consumable<br />

materials.<br />

Financial Assistance: N/A<br />

Applications Due: Applications accepted year round;<br />

limited seats for grades K-12.<br />

Application Process: Complete online application <strong>and</strong><br />

submit forms <strong>and</strong> documentation; admission conference<br />

over the phone.<br />

Admission Contact:<br />

1 (877) 490-3596<br />

EDUCATION DATA 2016-2017 2017-<strong>2018</strong><br />

<strong>School</strong> Performance Score (SPS), including letter grade 59.1 D 57.9 D<br />

<strong>School</strong> Performance Growth Score, including letter grade N/A N/A 64.7 C<br />

Avg. ACT Score 26 22<br />

Avg. SAT Score N/A N/A<br />

Avg. Student GPA N/R N/R<br />

Graduation Rate 42% 50%<br />

TOPS Eligible N/A N/A<br />

Dropout Rate N/R N/R<br />

FAFSA Completion Rate N/A 87%<br />

DISCIPLINE RATES<br />

In-<strong>School</strong> Suspension 0% 0%<br />

Out-of-<strong>School</strong> Suspension 0% 0%<br />

In-<strong>School</strong> Expulsion 0% 0%<br />

Out-of-<strong>School</strong> Expulsion 0% 0%<br />

PERCENTAGE ACCEPTED POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION<br />

Vocational/Trade <strong>School</strong> N/A N/A<br />

Two-Year College N/A N/A<br />

Public Four-Year College/University 25% N/A<br />

Private Four-Year College/University 10% N/A<br />

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N/A=information not available/does not apply. N/R=information not provided by the school. N/C=Not collected by the school.<br />

*2019-2020 Career Pathway<br />

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